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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1370 reviews

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97%would recommend to a friend

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Customers value the sound quality and affordable price of the Core Series 4" 2-Way Center-Channel Speaker. Many also appreciate its convenient size and ease of setup, while some find the bass response particularly impressive. However, a few customers noted that the speaker might lack power for larger rooms and that the high frequencies could be improved.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Attractive speaker with great sound.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have hearing loss, and I was having trouble understanding speech with my center speaker. I purchased this speaker and was pleasantly surprised how much improvement I experienced. The voices are very clear with this speaker.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Sony You Didn't Disappoint

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sounds great voice comes out so clear. Mid Bass too.. Hook it up to my 7.2 Sony Receiver STR-DH740 With 2 Sony Tower Speakers for my 2 Front Speakers. Plus 2 Sony Bookshelf Speakers for my rears. Bought all on sale. No brainer. Sony makes a great product. Well packaged, Would Recommend to anybody. Just need 2 more sony Bookshelf Speakers in my Home Theater will be complete. Just waiting until on sale again. Bought all Speakers half price. Winter time usually goes on sale for the Christmas holiday.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jaylog, thank you for purchasing our 2-way 3-driver Center Channel Speaker. You’ve purchased a speaker versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thanks so much for your purchase! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality, Volume

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony center channel speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome sound quality, and really loud!! Handles my 700 watt surround system perfectly!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Tony, Wow! It is really nice to hear our 2-way 3-driver Center Channel Speaker perfectly matches your setup and you're enjoying the incredible audio quality this speaker delivers! You’ve purchased a speaker versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thanks for purchasing our SS-CS8 and for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good speaker for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Could you get a better center channel? Yes. Can you get a better one for this price? No. Not only is it good for the price, it's pretty good period. I have this with sony's other core speakers and it matches very well (obviously). You can set it up however you'd like but with my receiver, I bumped the level up about 4 db, and set the crossover to 80 hz and dialed the treble up a tad as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi thatoneguy, Thank you for purchasing our 2-way 3-driver Center Channel Speaker. You’ve purchased a speaker versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thanks so much for your purchase! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very nice speaker

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I upgraded my bedroom's center channel from a "speakers-in-a-box" setup. This center channel speaker is a great upgrade. Are there better center channels? Probably. For my use, this speaker is perfect. There is way more clarity from my shows/movies, on this channel. Thumbs up!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Big Step Up

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What an upgrade from my entry level Onkyo 7.1 set up. I bought the Sony STRDN1080 A/V Receiver. It did a better job than the Onkyo but it was being held back by the small cheap speakers that came with the Onkyo. So the next month I bought this center channel speaker along with the left and right front speakers recommended by Sony. The difference is night and day. Next month i will be adding the Atmoss speakers followed by the side surround speakers from Sony.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi rccola48, we're glad you like our product. You’ve purchased a speaker versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thanks for trusting Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sounds great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Speaker sounds great and fits into my system very well. It also fits on my mantle perfectly, under my TV.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice sounding speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Adding this to my set up made a huge difference. I was used to using my tv as the center channel, but when I switched to using optical out on it, it disabled the built in speakers. So I played the volume up to hear talking then volume down when it was too loud. Adding this in made a huge difference and is so much better than using the tv speakers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi bluelight456, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you like your 2-way 3-driver Center Channel Speaker. You’ve purchased a speaker versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thanks so much for your purchase! Thanks for choosing Sony! Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Center Channel Speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product and price. Works very well. Definitely recommend buying.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BillW,

      You made the right choice! We're glad that you like the performance of the speaker. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent...

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my first Home Theater setup and bought these speakers as part of it. Excellent sound quality and Bass. I liked it very much.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice Upgrade to Center Channel

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We've upgraded our TV and receiver over the last year but were still using a 25 yr old Cambridge center channel speaker. This Sony speaker resulted in a very much improved center channel. Of course it was easy to set up as the speaker wire was already there. If you don't currently have a center channel speaker, just run speaker cable from the receiver to the speaker. Nothing special or fancy is needed. You might have to change your receiver settings to get the most value out of it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Center power

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Small but powerful. Doesn't overtake the entertainment center yet still gives the punch for sports b

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WillG

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sony does it again! I got this connected to my Sony receiver and Polk audio speaker with a Sony Sub woofer and Boy what a theater!! Sound is so clear when speaking from Center speaker would recommend for any one needing one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi WillyG,

      You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality of the speaker. You’ve purchased a speaker versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony - Core Series 4" 2-Way Center-Channel Speaker

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It delivers rich, dynamic audio that offers faithful sound reproduction and energetic vocal response with powerful bass tones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Middle Soeaker

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great speaker works well with all of the speakers and has great sound

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Center channel speaker with great sound & price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound. Supports up to 145W Speaker is larger than it looks in-store but I am very happy with it. Great addition to your surround sound system.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound Over the Top

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great having a REAL stereo again, with the various components and this enhancement to sound. Thanks to Best Buy for introducing me to this brand. Also appreciate the purchase option of Excellent Open Box to save a little cash when rebuilding a system.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jon55, Thank you for purchasing our 2-way 3-driver Center Channel Speaker. You’ve purchased a speaker versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thanks so much for your purchase! Thanks for choosing Sony! Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not a bad center speaker at all especially for the price. I did return cause my klipsch fronts were just overpowering the center. But it is a good speaker as long as the rest of your system doesn’t over power it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Kross, thank you for purchasing our 2-way 3-driver Center Channel Speaker. You’ve purchased a speaker versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thanks so much for your purchase! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality, Volume

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very Good Center Speaker

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This center speaker sounds very good. It’s easy to understand dialogue and gets pretty loud without distortion. I have it hooked up to a Sony 790 receiver.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi mdelr, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. You’ve purchased a speaker versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thanks so much for your purchase! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Combined with Sony Receiver, Sony Subwoofer, and 4 surround sound speakers from another brand. The center speaker adds the percect touch to hear dialogue and allows surround speakers to focus on ambiance/music.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Drew,

      Great! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality of the speaker and how it works well with your home entertainment setup. You’ve purchased a speaker versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US